Would you employ a new nanny with her own child?

[jeffily]

Just interested to find out if it is actually viable.
I've gone back to work as a teacher, DD is now 11 months, but I am hating it (for a wide variety of reasons, including a 1 hour commute each way, a very difficult class, no extra support for pupil with ASD, Aspergers, OCD and Tourettes , lack of leadership from management and a leap from Reception to upper KS2 when I have not taught at that level for 5 years and am a KS1 specialist). Am seriously considering packing it in, but I do need to earn some money.

I am experienced, having nannied for a family for nearly 3 years previously to my PGCE. I also worked in a nursery before that for a couple of years. I have an early years child care qualification and, obviously, my teaching qualification. I'd be looking for a part time job which I could take DD along with me to. Do you think anyone would seriously consider taking on a new nanny who wants to bring their own child? And what sort of salary would it be fair to expect?

Thanks one and all!

there are quite a few people here that do just this, so bumping for you.

I think you have a particularly high chance of finding a job - perhaps for school aged children - as their parents may view your teaching qualification as a real plus.

And you'd have the day to yourself with your DD just being 'on call' and doing the odd bit of washing etc.

Sounds like a good option for you - to me

Yes, many parents do consider it. Almost always, the advantage to the parent is that it makes it a bit cheaper for them.

I presume your previous experience plus your teaching qualifications would put you at the higher end of the salary scale for a nanny in your area. My former nanny (very experienced but lower down on the qualifications scale) moved on to another family, she was earning £9 gross per hour there before she got pg (SE but not Ldn), and they've reduced it to £7.50 an hour now she's taking her own child.

If the family had older children I could see them being very drawn towards you, for your help with homework! However, would you feel taken advantage of, as you'd be earning considerably less than you could as a tutor?